Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

COW HILL, NR2 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COW HILL, NR2 1EZ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

The IMD places NR2 1EZ among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR2 1EZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Cow Hill, 0.3km from Westwick in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1EZ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £620k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00136432 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR2 1EZ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 457,500

8 sales · Mean £ 492,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NR2 1EZ are high at 211 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences371
Shoplifting288
Anti-social behaviour223
Public order127
Criminal damage and arson95

school Local Schools

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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.5 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.6 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils1.0 km
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Avenue Junior School

Good464 pupils1.0 km
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Outstanding176 pupils1.1 km
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Recreation Road Infant School

Outstanding341 pupils1.1 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Afrodita0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.8 km
  • Peter Family Butchers1.0 km
  • + 127 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.8 km
  • Golden Star0.6 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.9 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.7 km
  • Louis Marchesi0.8 km
  • + 89 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

248 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.9 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.9 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.8 km
  • Cafe On The Corner1.0 km
  • Carberrys0.8 km
  • + 243 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

75 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.8 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.4 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.4 km
  • Freshfoods0.4 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.2 km
  • Beaufort Lodge0.7 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.8 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
  • International Supermarket0.6 km
  • Norwich Shopper0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.4 km
  • Salhouse8.7 km
  • Brundall Gardens9.0 km